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Careers
At the Doris Duke Foundation, we encourage a collaborative, inclusive and supportive environment. We want every team member to feel empowered to bring their diverse perspectives, experiences and skills to advance our mission to build a more creative, equitable and sustainable future.
Current Openings
The grounds supervisor plays a central role in stewarding Shangri La’s vibrant five-acre oceanfront site by overseeing the care and cultivation of its gardens, landscapes and hardscapes. Collaborating with the Operations team, the Grounds Supervisor ensures that outdoor areas are maintained to the highest standards of preservation, beauty and safety.
The security officer plays a key role in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for staff, visitors, volunteers and partners at Shangri La. The security officer follows established protocols to support daily security operations by monitoring site conditions, conducting patrols, operating security systems and responding appropriately to incidents and emergencies. In addition to safeguarding people, property and collections, the security officer serves as a visible and approachable presence on-site, contributing to a positive visitor experience through professionalism, situational awareness and respectful engagement. The position requires sound judgment and the ability to contribute to a safe, respectful and responsive environment at Shangri La.
Learn more about job opportunities at Shangri La, our center in Hawai‘i.
Learn more about job opportunities at Duke Farms, our New Jersey center.
Interview Process
Our interview process aims to provide candidates with a comprehensive understanding of our organization while allowing us to learn more about your interest in joining DDF and the unique skills and experiences you can contribute.
Here is an overview of our hiring process:
Benefits
At DDF, we provide competitive, equitable and transparent compensation, including both competitive salaries and industry-leading benefits. Our benefits are designed to support employees’ well-being, productivity and engagement, ensuring peace of mind today and a comfortable retirement tomorrow. Recognizing that each employee has unique needs, we offer inclusive and flexible benefits that empower employees to tailor their benefits to their individual circumstances and aspirations. From well-being programs to professional development opportunities to financial planning resources, our comprehensive benefits foster a culture of inclusivity and holistic well-being for everyone at DDF. Our benefits include:
Committed to Inclusive Hiring
We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations and communities to apply.
Our recruiting and employment practices adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. We provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation in the job application process is needed, please contact us.
How Growth Works at DDF
At the Doris Duke Foundation, we believe professional growth strengthens both individual careers and our collective impact. We support growth through three lenses: building capability, expanding contribution and extending impact.
We operate with an intentionally streamlined organizational structure rather than multiple layers of hierarchy. Within this structure, career growth can take multiple forms and is not defined by movement into a new role or promotion. Meaningful growth can come through opportunities to deepen your expertise, build new skillsets, contribute to increasingly complex work, collaborate cross-functionally and across the sector, and increase your visibility and influence across the foundation. We encourage employees to think expansively about growth as building capabilities, experiences and relationships that can strengthen their careers while increasing the contributions and impact they can make over time.
Throughout the interview process, we invite candidates to talk with us about what meaningful growth looks like for them and how the role may support that trajectory.
Learn more about our mission.
